Robert White (c.1538-1574) was one of the primary composers of
the generation between Tallis & Byrd
(along with Parsons &
Mundy). In White's case, it was his
short life (death due to plague) which apparently caused him not
to reach the highest positions at the English court. However, his
music is astonishly rich in detail, combining the older and modern
styles in complete harmony. In my opinion (as well as that of a
few musicologists), White was the most interesting English choral
composer of the period, and deserves to be much better known.